5th August 2026

All crew members of the Bandero have now been served notice of a decision on expulsion and a re-entry ban. For non-EEA nationals, the decision entails a re-entry ban covering the entire Schengen area, while for EEA citizens the re-entry ban is limited to Iceland. The re-entry ban is for a minimum of 2 years, and its period of validity begins upon departure. The crew members have been permitted to leave the ship but are required to report regularly to the police while awaiting enforcement of the decision. The Return and Repatriation Unit of the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police will carry out the expulsion.